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Microstock Photography Forum - General => General Photography Discussion => Topic started by: angelawaye on September 05, 2015, 12:39
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I appreciate your advice and reading this topic.
I was contacted by a local photographer to work together and offer a day of mini photo sessions for kids outside.
I guess you could say we are competitors - we live in the save area and both photograph families and children. I have heard of her business too.
My husband is confused why she wants to work together and asked why does she need me to "join in" with her. Would she take credit for my work? Or possibly take my clients?
Is this a common thing for photographers to do?
I think my work speaks for itself and I don't really need to work with her but extra money is always nice.
Any thoughts is much appreciated!
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That's a tough one. If it were a long term relationship, where the value in the images is derived from the shoot and print sales and not future stock, it might be worth considering. If either of you are distinctly different in the style you produce or are a better photographer, I wouldn't. It's not at all uncommon to freelance to busy studios for wedding work or portraits but that's usually hired out on a per shoot basis. I used to do this for busy studios. But to partner in a shoot? Hmmm. If you ran a really busy studio then you would both work the busy season but get time off without worrying about shutting down for the off season. You could go travelling or take time off and still see your studio operating. A big plus.